STEPS TO APPLY - Domestic Students

List of 4 items.

  • Step One: Inquire/Begin your Application

    Submit our online Inquiry Form to begin the process of applying to The Newman School.

    SAO Inquiry Form
    Ravenna Inquiry Form

    Create a Ravenna account and move through the application checklist. SAO applications are also accepted. There is no preference for either Ravenna or SAO. 

  • Step Two: Schedule your Tour & Interview

    Campus Tours
    Campus tours for prospective students and parent/guardian are led by a member of the Admissions Team. During the approximately 30 to 45 minute tour, you will walk through Newman's two historic five-story townhouses, observing classes and chatting with students and faculty. Should a student like to tour the dormitory, please let us know via email so we can arrange this with our dorm team during your visit.

    Should a student like to tour the dormitory, please let us know via email so we can arrange this with our dorm team during your visit. 

    Interviews
    Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) interviews are required; we are offering multiple options, as we want families to explore Newman without the need to interview on the tour day. Typically, the student interview lasts about 30 minutes. 20- 30 additional minutes are spent with parent(s)/guardian(s), during which time students will complete a writing exercise. 

    To schedule a tour/interview, please visit Ravenna. If you are applying through SAO, please email admissions@newmanboston.org. 


  • Step Three: Prepare Your Documents

    From the Current School:  
     
    • Full-year school transcripts from 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
    • 2023-2024 transcript through December 2023
    • Three recommendations: current math teacher, current English teacher, and school administrator. The school administrator can be the secondary school counselor, dean of students, principal, or similar person. If you have questions, please contact us.

    From Parent/Guardian & Applicant:
    • Parent Statement: Complete the parent section in Ravenna or SAO.
    • Student Essay: Students are required to submit one piece of writing, no longer than one page. The goal of this document is to show the student's voice via written expression. Students may choose to write about themselves, a passion subject, or something different from the norm. The format of writing can be essay, expository, poetry, or whatever inspires the student.
    • If your child has an IEP/504 plan and/or a neuropsychological evaluation, please communicate this to Melissa Bacon, Director of Enrollment Management, at mbacon@newmanboston.org to arrange a support evaluation with our School Counselor and Director of Student Success. Please upload all documents into the checklist as additional documents. Please do this as early as possible so our team can review this prior to the Jan. 31 deadline.

  • Step Four: Admission Test (Optional)

    Standardized testing is optional for all domestic candidates. The Newman School accepts the ISEE, SSAT, and PSAT with no preference between tests. For those submitting the SSAT, the Character Skills Snapshot is optional.

    International Students: please see STEPS TO APPLY - International students. 

STEPS TO APPLY - International Students

The Newman School has been enrolling International Students since 1948. The Admission Office is available to assist you in the application process. With the exception of  foreign language classes, all classes are taught in English and we do not offer ESL classes. The most important quality The Newman School seeks in its applicants is a strong desire to succeed.

List of 5 items.

  • Step One: Inquire/Begin your Application

     
    Submit our online Inquiry Form to begin the process of applying to The Newman School.

    SAO Inquiry Form
    Ravenna Inquiry Form

    Create a Ravenna account and move through the application checklist. SAO applications are also accepted. There is no preference for either Ravenna or SAO.

  • Step Two: Schedule a Tour & Interview


    Campus Tours
    Campus tours for prospective students and parent(s)/guardian(s) are led by a member of the Admissions Team. During the approximately 30 to 45 minute tour, you will walk through Newman's two historic five-story townhouses, observing classes and chatting with students and faculty. Should a student like to tour the dormitory, please let us know via email so we can arrange this with our dorm team during your visit.

    Should a student like to tour the dormitory, please let us know via email so we can arrange this with our dorm team during your visit. 

    Interviews
    Student and parent/guardian interviews are required; we are offering multiple options, as we want families to explore Newman without the need to interview on the tour day. Typically, the student interview lasts about 30 minutes. 20- 30 additional minutes are spent with parent(s)/guardian(s), during which time students will complete a writing exercise. 

    To schedule an interview, please visit the links in the interview section of Ravenna. If you are applying through SAO, please email admissions@newmanboston.org. 

     

  • Step Three: Prepare Documentations

    From the Current School:  
    • Full-year school transcripts from 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
    • 2023-2024 transcript through December 2023
    • Three recommendations submitted in English: current math teacher, current English teacher, and school administrator. The school administrator can be the secondary school counselor, dean of students, principal, or similar person. If you have questions regarding the school administrator or submitting recommendations in English, please contact us. 

    From Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and Applicant:

    • Parent Statement: Complete the parent section in Ravenna or SAO. If writing in English poses an issue, please contact us. 
    • Student Essay: Students are required to submit one piece of writing, no longer than one page. The goal of this document is to show the student's voice via written expression. Students may choose to write about themselves, a passion subject, or something different from the norm. The format of writing can be essay, expository, poetry, or whatever inspires the student. 
    • If your child has an IEP/504 plan and/or a neuropsychological evaluation, please communicate this to our admission director to arrange a support evaluation with our school counselor and learning plan specialist. Please upload all documents into the checklist as additional documents. Please do this as early as possible so our team can review this prior to the Jan. 31 deadline.

  • Step Four: Admission & English Test


    • We require an English language test for all applicants whose primary language is not English or have not been studying in a school where English is the primary language of instruction for the past three years. We accept the CEFR, IELTS, Duolingo, and TOEFL iBT, with no preference between tests. The School recognizes that the student's strong personal motivation to succeed is the best indicator of academic success.
    • Other standardized testing is optional. The Newman School accepts the ISEE, SSAT, and PSAT with no preference between tests. For those submitting the SSAT, the Character Skills Snapshot is optional.
    Recommended minimum English language proficiency scores are:
    Entering GradeCEFRIELTSDuolingoTOEFL
    9B15.510580
    10B1+6.0105+80+
    11B1+, B26.511590
    12B2+, C17.0115+
    90+ 
     

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Dates & Deadlines

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  • Interviews

    Interviews can be scheduled directly in the calendar via your application checklist. Due to limited space, one may only schedule an interview once they have completed the application form and paid the deposit. Interviews last 40 minutes to one hour.
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  • Newman Priority Application Timeline*

    Families may follow the traditional independent school calendar OR  take advantage of our Priority Deadline program.
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  • Application Timeline*

    Admission Deadline
    Decision Release Date
    Family Decision Date
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